Saw vise



Aug. 12, 1952 0, QUEEL 2,606,462

SAW VISE Filed July 20, 1950 I 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1 INVENTOR ATTORNEY F. OIQUEEL SAW VISE Filed July 20, 1950 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 INVENTOR 'E ar uaez ATTORNEY Patented Aug. 12, 1952 UNITED STATES PA ENT- erries SAW VISE Fred 0. Queel, Cresco, Iowa Application July 20, 1950, Serial No. 174,942

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in saw vices.

' One object of my invention is to provide a novel saw vice, which is long enough to accommodate a carpenters saw, full length, and will also handle a two-man cross cut saw and band saws, thatis to say, may be used in connection with any form of saw, except circle saws.

A further object of my invention is to provide a saw vice in which the loose or pivoted jaw may be actuated and moved into closed or saw engaging position, with the use of one operating lever and cam shaft.

A still further object of my invention is to provide novel means for fastening the stationary jaw of the vice to a bench and for hinging the pivoted jaw to a shaft carried by the frame of the latter.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a saw vice that is relatively simple and economical in construction and highly efficient and durable in use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view that will appear as the nature of my invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings and more particularly pointed out in the appended claim.

In the accompanying drawings, which are for illustrative purposes only and are therefore not drawn to scale:

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a saw vice, embodying my improvements.

Figure 2 is a top plan view.

Figure 3 is a horizontal section, taken on-line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is an end view.

Figure 5 is a vertical transverse section, taken on line 5-5 of Figure 2.

Figure 6 is an enlarged detail transverse section, taken on line 66 of Figure 3.

Referring to the drawings for a more particular description of my invention, and in which drawings like parts are designated by like reference characters throughout the several views, A designates the pivoted jaw of the vice, which is disposed at the front of the latter, for the convenience of the operator, and B the stationary jaw which is disposed at the rear or bench side of the device.

The stationary jaw B comprises the jaw proper, designated by the numeral I, of V-shape form in cross section, with the flat top member a of the jaw proper disposed at an upward inclination and 1 Claim. (01. 76-78) formed with the beveled saw engaging edge b and with the lower member 0 thereof disposed at a downward and inward inclination.

Perpendicular angle ironlegs 2- are welded at their upper ends to the face and bottom edge of the lower member 0 of the stationary jaw proper, and an angle bar 3 is welded'at' opposite endsto the aforesaid legs 2, asa means of fastening the stationary jaw to a bench.

In carrying out my invention, the pivoted jaw A of the vice, comprises a jaw proper 4, of V-shape form in cross section, and otherwise similar in form to the stationary jaw I, while perpendicular angle iron legs 5 are welded at their opposite ends to opposite ends of the former. A horizontal reinforcing cross bar 6, extends between the legs 5 of the pivoted jaw A, the purpose of which will be apparent.

Upright angle iron supports 8 are arranged with their transverse members 9 fitting against the corresponding transverse members ID of the perpendicular legs 5, and with the lower ends of their other members, as I I, welded to the bearing blocks I2, which fit between the members I I and the corresponding members I3 of the angle iron legs 2.

A horizontal cam shaft I4 is arranged with its opposite ends journaled in the bearing blocks I2 and is provided adjacent opposite ends, with the cylindrical cams I5, which are eccentrically mounted on said cam shaft and work against the lower ends and inner faces of the members H of the angle iron legs 5 of the pivoted jaw.

An operatinglever I6 is suitably fastened at its inner end tothe center of the cam shaft I4 and its upward swinging movement described in closing the vice, is limited by the angle bar 3. The upper ends of the perpendicular angle iron legs 5 are hinged to opposite ends of a horizontal shaft I1, which extends through the transverse members I 0 of the former and the transverse members 9 of the angle iron supports -8.

In practice, the saw to be filed is securely clamped between the stationary and pivoted jaws of the vice merely by swinging the free end of the operating lever I6 upwardly into raised position against the angle bar 3, during which operation the cams I5 work against the lower ends and inner faces of the members I I of the upright legs 5 of the pivoted jaw A and swing them outwardly to the desired extent with the shaft II acting as the fulcrum.

From the foregoing description taken in connection with the drawings, it is thought that the construction, operation and advantages of my invention will be readily understood, without requiring a more extended explanation.

Various changes in the form, proportions and minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the principle or sacrificing any of the advantages of my invention, as defined in the appended claim.

It is to be understood that the vice may be constructed of metal or any other suitable material found practical for the purpose.

Having described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

A saw vice of the character specified, comprising a stationary jaw, consisting of an upper jaw proper of V-shape form in cross section, perpendicular angle iron legs fastened at their upper ends to the stationary jaw, an angle bar secured at opposite ends to said perpendicular legs for attaching the stationary jaw to a bench, a pivoted front jaw, consisting of an upper jaw proper of a form corresponding to that of the jaw proper of the stationary jaw, perpendicular angle iron legs secured at their upper ends to the jaw'proper of the pivoted jaw, upright angle iron supports fitting against said last mentioned legs, bearing blocks fitting between and Welded to the lower ends of the legs of the stationary jaw and the supports of the pivoted jaw, a cam shaft journaled at opposite ends in said bearing blocks, cams eecentrically mounted on opposite ends of said cam shaft, and working against the corresponding members of the angle iron legs of the pivoted jaw, a hand lever carried by the cam shaft for closing the pivoted jaw of the vice, a re-inforcing cross bar secured at opposite ends to the legs of the pivoted jaw and serving as a stop to limit the upward swinging movement of the latter, and a second shaft arranged with opposite ends extending through said upright angle iron supports and serving as a fulcrum for the pivoted jaw in closing and opening the vice.

FRED O. QUEEL.

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